brake light YAMAHA GRIZZLY 250 2010 Owners Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ................................................ 4-1
Indicator lights ............................................ 4-2
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-2
Throttle lever .............................................. 4-3
Speed limiter .............................................. 4-4
Front brake lever ........................................ 4-4
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ............... 4-5
Parking brake ............................................. 4-6
Shift pedal .................................................. 4-6
Drive select lever ........................................ 4-7
Recoil starter .............................................. 4-7
Fuel tank cap .............................................. 4-7Fuel .............................................................4-8
Fuel cock ....................................................4-9
Starter (choke) ..........................................4-11
Seat ..........................................................4-11
Storage compartment ...............................4-12
Front carrier ..............................................4-13
Rear carrier ...............................................4-13
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly .................................................4-14
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Fuel .............................................................5-3
Engine oil ....................................................5-3
Final gear oil ...............................................5-3
Front and rear brakes .................................5-3
Throttle lever ...............................................5-4
Tires ............................................................5-4
Chassis fasteners .......................................5-6
Instruments, lights and switches .................5-6
Battery ........................................................5-6
OPERATION...................................................6-1
Starting a cold engine .................................6-1
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Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse ...................................... 6-3
Shifting ....................................................... 6-4
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-6
Parking ....................................................... 6-7
Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-7
Accessories and loading ............................ 6-8
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV............... 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............. 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV .............................. 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-14
RIDING DOWNHILL.................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE............................... 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER ................................................... 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ........... 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING ......................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO... ........................................ 7-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ....................... 8-1Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system .....................8-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ..........................................................8-5
Checking the spark plug .............................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter element .................8-11
Final gear oil .............................................8-17
Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-20
Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-23
Adjusting the carburetor ............................8-25
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-25
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .........8-26
Valve clearance ........................................8-27
Adjusting the drive select lever safety
system cable ...........................................8-27
Brakes .......................................................8-27
Checking the front brake pads and rear
brake shoes ............................................8-27
Checking the brake fluid level ...................8-29
Changing the brake fluid ...........................8-29
Checking the front brake lever free play ...8-30
Adjusting the brake pedal position, free
play and the rear brake lever free play ...8-30
Brake light switches ..................................8-33
Adjusting the clutch free play ....................8-34
Checking and lubricating the cables .........8-35
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Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers .................................... 8-35
Checking the shift pedal ........................... 8-36
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-36
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-37
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-37
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-37
Battery ...................................................... 8-38
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-42
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-42
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-44
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-45
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-45
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-46
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-47
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 8-48
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................... 11-1
Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
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EBU17680
DESCRIPTION
EBU17690Left view
EBU17700Right view
1. Headlights
2. Fuel cock
3. Recoil starter
4. Fuses
5. Battery
6. Tail/brake light
7. Rear shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting
ring
8. Engine oil drain bolt
9. Shift pedal
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1. Spark arrester
2. Storage compartment and tool kit
3. Air filter case
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake pedal
6. Clutch adjusting screw
7. Oil filter element
8. Rear brake light switch
5
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EBU17712Controls and instruments
TIPThe ATV you have purchased may differ slightly
from the figures shown in this manual.
1. Drive select lever
2. Rear brake lever
3. Handlebar switches
4. Parking brake lock plate
5. Horn switch
6. Starter (choke)
7. Main switch
8. Brake fluid reservoir
9. Throttle lever
10.Front brake lever
11.Fuel tank cap
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
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EBU18571Drive select lever The drive select lever is used for driving the ATV
either forward or in reverse. See the “Operating the
drive select lever and driving in reverse” section on
page 6-3 for the drive select lever operation.EBU27610Recoil starter Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until en-
gagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully, being
careful not to pull the rope all the way out.
WARNING
EWB02370Shift the transmission into the neutral position
and apply the parking brake before starting the
engine, otherwise the ATV could start to move
unexpectedly, which could cause an accident.EBU18720Fuel tank cap Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
1. Drive select lever
1. Recoil starter
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Rear brakeCheck operation, and correct if necessary.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever and pedal free play, and adjust if necessary.5-3, 8-27, 8-30
Throttle leverMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.
Check cable free play, and adjust if necessary.5-4, 8-26
Control cablesMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-35
Wheels and tiresCheck wheel condition, and replace if damaged.
Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.5-4
Shift pedalMake sure that operation is smooth.
Correct if necessary.8-36
Brake pedal Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting point if
necessary.8-36
Brake leversMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points if
necessary.8-35
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-6
Instruments, lights and
switchesCheck operation, and correct if necessary. 5-6
BatteryCheck electrolyte level. Fill with distilled water if necessary. 5-6, 8-38 ITEM ROUTINE PAGEU1P065E0.book Page 2 Monday, August 31, 2009 1:10 PM

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EBU19880
OPERATION
EBU19901Read the Owner’s Manual carefully before riding
the ATV. If there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB00631Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to become
familiar with all controls in order to help pre-
vent any loss of control, which could cause an
accident or injury.EBU19993Starting a cold engine NOTICEECB00150See the “Engine break-in” section on page 6-6
prior to operating the engine for the first time.1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and the engine stop
switch to“”.4. Shift the transmission into neutral. The neutral
indicator light should come on. If the indicator
light does not come on, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the electrical circuit.
TIPThe engine can be started under the following con-
ditions:
The transmission is in neutral.
The rear brake lever is applied with the transmis-
sion in any gear. However, it is recommended to
shift into neutral before starting the engine.5. Use the starter (choke) in reference to the fig-
ure:
Position (1):
Cold engine start with ambient temperature
below 5 °C (40 °F).
Position (2):
Cold engine start with ambient temperature
between 0 °C (30 °F) and 30 °C (90 °F).
Position (3):
Cold engine start with ambient temperature
above 25 °C (80 °F).
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TIPTo shift into reverse, the transmission must be in
first gear.1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into first gear.
4. Move the drive select lever to the rear until it
completely stops.
TIPWhen in reverse, the reverse indicator light should
be on. If the indicator light does not come on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.5. Check behind you for people or obstacles,
and then release the brake pedal.
6. Open the throttle lever gradually and continue
to watch to the rear while backing.EBU20551Shifting This ATV has a 5-speed forward transmission with
a centrifugal, automatic clutch. The transmission
allows you to control the amount of power you
have available at a given speed or for starting ac-
celerating, climbing, etc.
To shift into neutral, release the throttle lever and
repeatedly depress the shift pedal until it stops.
1. Drive select lever
2. Forward “F”
3. Reverse “R”
F
R
2
3
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14 Engine oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√ √√√
15Engine oil filter ele-
mentClean or replace if necessary.√√√
16 Engine oil strainerClean.√√√
17 Final gear oilChange.
Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√√
18*Moving parts and
cablesLubricate.√√√√
19*Drive select lever
safety system cableCheck operation and adjust or replace if neces-
sary.√√√
20*Throttle lever hous-
ing and cableCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Check throttle cable free play and adjust if neces-
sary.
Lubricate throttle lever housing and cable.√√√√√
21*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation and correct if necessary.√√√√√
22*Lights and switchesCheck operation and correct if necessary.
Adjust headlight beams.√√√√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
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